泣なき落おとし

noun

persuasion by tears; sob story; using tears to get one's way

Refers to the act of crying or telling a sad story to manipulate someone emotionally, often to gain sympathy, avoid blame, or get a favor. Commonly used in contexts like negotiations, complaints, or personal relationships.

See also: 泣き落とす

• 彼かれは泣なき落おとしで上じょう司しに休きゅう暇かをもらった。

  He got his boss to give him time off by using tears.

• その政せい治じ家かは記き者しゃ会かい見けんで泣なき落おとしを試こころみた。

  The politician tried a sob story at the press conference.